I'm a very emotional person who likes to preserve anything and everything associated with my dear ones. Having said that, I understand your difficulty.
I'm not sure if it can be termed a "bulk trash" given the emotional feelings associated with it.
But nothing is trash, remember the old cliche...
Lighting is one area where you can smartly automate. Before replacing the traditional one with app based smart lighting, unscrew old lights and replace them with wireless LED bulbs.
Adding any smart thermostat is a good way to get started with energy savings.
Smart dimmable LED bulbs would...
I have towed with the idea of spraying interior sidewall and roof with spray-in foam insulation. They help in sound deadening, insulating and in displacing areas where dust has accumulated resulting in rust. Lining the body cavity with plastic would be a great option which would help to remove...
I would rather suggest the attractive cedar roofing. Its made of wood. I find them captivating and graceful. Check for one such design I found online http://www.royalyorkroofing.ca/services/roofing/cedar-roofing/ .
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Cedar is naturally beautiful with tonal range that includes ambers, red...
Schedule 40 PVC conduit is cheaper and has a larger inside diameter,and thus easier to pull wires through it. The plastic of Schedule 80 is thicker though same outside diameter.Latter is preferred for high-traffic areas or areas prone to damage. Fittings are the same for both 40 & 80
I use festool CT22 to an electric saw or shrouded grinder inside. I have the Bosch dustless floor grinder and hooked upto CT22 which captures 99% or better